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## Constructing a Point Feature

Construct Point dialog box

There are a number of ways to use Planner to construct a point. The following table lists the various types of constructed points along with their necessary inputs. Some features may require no inputs while others may require three inputs or more. In the table, the term "Any" indicates that the construction can take any type of feature as input for construction. Planner allows the features to be selected in any order.

CONSTRUCT FEATURE TYPE | SYMBOL IN EDIT WINDOW | # OF INPUT FEATS | FEAT #1: | FEAT #2: | FEAT #3: | COMMENTS
Auto Point | - | - | - | - | - | See "Auto Point Construction".
Cast Point | CAST | 1 | Any | - | - | Constructs a point at the centroid of the input feature.
Corner Point | CORNER | 3 | Plane | Plane | Plane | Constructs a point at the intersection of three planes.
Drop Point | DROP | 2 | Any | Cone, Cylinder, Line, Slot | - | First feature is dropped onto the second line feature.
Intersect Point | INTOF | 2 | See topic below for valid features. See topic for valid features. | See topic below for valid features. See topic for valid features. | - | Constructs a point at the intersection of the linear attribute of two features.
Mid Point | MID | 2 | Any | Any | - | Constructs a mid point between the centroids of the inputs.
Offset Point | OFFSET | 1 | Any | - | - | Requires three offsets corresponding to X,Y, and Z.
Origin Point | ORIGIN | 0 | - | - | - | Constructs a point at the alignment origin.
Pierce Point | PIERCE | 2 | See topic below for valid features. See topic for valid features. | See topic below for valid features. See topic for valid features. | - | Constructs a point where one feature pierces the surface of another feature.
Vector Distance Point | VECT_DIST | 2 | Any | Any | - | Constructs a point at a distance from the second feature along the line from the two input features.
Project Point | PROJ | 1 or 2 | Any | Plane | - | One input feature will project the point to the workplane.
Tertiary Datum Point | TERTIARY_DATUM | 1 | Point, Plane, Line, Set of Points | (Additional Point features if first feature is a point) | (Additional Point features if first feature is a point) | Constructs a point which simulates a tertiary datum that is external to material.

If you select inappropriate feature types, Planner displays "Cannot construct [feature]. Combination of input features not accepted." on the status bar.

To construct a point:

1. Open the Construct Point dialog box (Insert | Feature | Constructed | Point).

2. Enter the desired features.

3. Select the method of construction:

- Cast Point

- Corner Point

- Drop Point

- Intersect Point

- Mid Point

- Offset Point

- Origin Point

- Pierce Point

- Vector Distance Point

- Project Point

- Tertiary Datum

4. Click the Create button.

When two or more features are involved, Planner automatically determines the necessary order of the input features. This improves the accuracy of the measurement process.

AUTO is the default method of construction. This option automatically determines the best way to construct a point using the input feature or features. See "Auto Point Construction".

The following topics describe the options for constructing a point.

More:

Auto Point Construction

Constructing an Intersect Point

Constructing a Point at the Origin

Constructing a Drop Point

Constructing a Cast Point

Constructing a Mid Point

Constructing a Corner Point

Constructing a Projected Point

Constructing a Pierce Point

Constructing a Vector Distance Point

Constructing an Offset Point

Constructing a Tertiary Datum Point